OR 2021-1566 3rd Moratorium Extension
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL,
TEXAS, EXTENDING A MORATORIUM AGAINST ENFORCEMENT ON
SECTIONS 6-15-3 (A), 6-15-4 AND 6-15-5 (3), (A) AND (B), (J) – (M), (4) AND
(8), ARTICLE 16 “BUSINESS REGULATIONS” OF CHAPTER 6-15
“TEMPORARY SIGNS” FOR A PERIOD OF TIME UNTIL DECEMBER
31,2021; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
ADOPT REASONABLE REGULATION FOR SUCH PERIOD;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,as result of a nationwide pandemic from the novel COVID-19 virus and a
nationwide state of emergency; and,
WHEREAS, the Governor of Texasand County Judge of Dallasduring 2020 and
continuing thereafter well into calendar 2021, declared a state of emergency under state law and
issued appropriate and lawful orders to close to close and/or restrict businesses and related
activities; and
WHEREAS,the public health emergency has had a significant economic impact upon local
businesses; and
WHEREAS,the DallasCounty Judge have allowed business to reopen, however, current
public health concerns regarding COVID-19 have continued to challenge for business and
consumers; and,
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Coppell desires to issue a moratorium on
enforcement of the local temporary sign ordinance to assist local business to promote the reopening
and re-establish patronage;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby extends and grants a moratorium against
enforcement of Article 16, “Business Regulations”, Chapter 6-15, “Temporary Signs”, Sections 6-
15-3 (A), 6-15-4 and 6-15-5(3), (A) and (B), (J) – (M), (4) and (8) regarding the permitting, use and
maintenance of on premise temporary signage within the corporate jurisdictional boundaries of the
City of Coppell Texas, previously ordained until expiration as provided in Section 4 of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 2. The City Manager or designee shall adopt reasonable procedures and
regulations to govern on-premises temporary signage in conformity with this Ordinance; and such,
procedures and regulations shall be promulgated and filed with the Office of the City Secretary.
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